Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman

Utah Weekly Forum is a Public Affairs Program hosted each week by National and Local Award Winning Personality Rebecca Cressman. UWF is a program dedicated to raising awareness for non-profit organizations, local charities, humanitarian groups, special events and anybody willing to improve lives and communities across the world. Download and Podcast Utah Weekly Forum from FM 100.3

Before a drunk driver is charged by police, he or she has likely driven impaired hundreds of times before. Join Utah MADD Chapter President Art Brown and Rebecca Cressman in this week’s episode to learn how to stop impaired drivers from injuring and killing others in Utah’s roads.

In this week's edition of Utah Weekly Forum, singer-songwriter Hilary Weeks joins host Rebecca Cressman. Hilary's family and thousands of other residents of Southern Utah County faced evacuation and the real risk of losing their homes this summer as massive wildfires roared through Utah's mountains. these same communities are hosting a "Hope for Paradise Benefit Concert" at Salem Hills High School, December 13th with musical artists Cherie Call, Hilary Weeks, and entertainer David Butler.

This year watch for a stocking full of Christmas movies that were filmed here in Utah by Film Producer Jarrod Phillips. My Christmas Inn, Jingle Bell, Christmas Wonderland, Christmas Made to Order, Enchanted Christmas, and My Christmas Love were shot on locations from Brigham City to Payson. Join FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman and Movie Producer/ Actor Jarrod Phillips in this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum as Jarrod describes what its like to produce some of the most watched and loved Christmas movies seen during the holidays on channels like Hallmark and Lifetime here in Utah.

In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Podcast Creator and Narrator Dave Cawley joins FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman to introduce the new KSL podcast, "Cold", that revitalizes one of Utah's most notorious criminal mysteries. Susan Powell disappeared in a blizzard in 2009. Her husband Josh Powell, the chief suspect, was never arrested and while free took his life and the lives of their two sons. "Cold" investigates the story, searching for answers and understanding through files, interviews, and recordings never revealed before.

When people are diagnosed with cancer, their search for information, research and treatment options can be overwhelming. Yet, access to the most recent and relevant data can be lifesaving and life preserving. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Myeloma patient, Jenny Ahlstrom, joins FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman to explain why she helped create a new patient-led online portal called HealthTree.org to empower cancer patients and accelerate a cure for multiple myeloma.

For the first time in 13 years, nationally acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Cardall has released a Christmas album fittingly called CHRISTMAS. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Paul joins FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman and shares how his move to Nashville and personal beliefs influenced the sound and feeling of each powerful song.

For years, private companies have set the price of generic drugs at skyrocketing levels and created shortages to increase their demand and profit. But, a group of healthcare systems and philanthropies from across the country have now created the first non-profit company to manufacture and address the shortages and high prices of life saving medications. Intermountain Healthcare's Chief Strategy Officer Dan Liljenquist joins FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman to explain how Civica Rx will help ensure that patients have access to the medications they need at a fraction of their current costs.

Award winning composer and musician Kurt Bestor joins FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman in this episode of Utah Weekly Forum. As Bestor creates his 31st annual Christmas concert series in Utah and beyond, this year his music and show will focus on peace on earth and respite for the soul during the holidays. He and his band will also be visiting local hospitals and care centers as they extend the gift of peace that music brings. Details are on KurtBestor.com

Filmed in Utah and Illinois, "Jane and Emma" focuses on the distinct lives of two women in the 1840s brought together by faith. Listen as story writer Zandra Vranes, screenwriter Melissa Leilani Larson, and FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman discuss how this fictional story of two iconic historical figures, Jane Manning and Emma Smith, reveals the complexities of friendship, faith, and prejudice.

In her first role in a film, Mapleton, Utah actress Elise Jones captured the classic role of the youngest sister, Amy, in the new modern retelling of the famous classic novel "Little Women." In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Elise and her mother Kellie Jones join FM100.3 host Rebecca Cressman to share Elise's experience behind the scenes as the movie now in nationwide release brings back the classic themes of sisterhood, dreams, and the challenges of coming of age in a more modern age.

Most of us find greater passion and purpose in work when we can directly change the lives of others for good. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Fm100.3's Rebecca Cressman is joined by Best Vinyl's Mitch Labrum and Cameron Larsen to reveal how one Utah company's charitable program is helping the community Share the Good by building fences, decks, stairs and ramps for neighbors in need.

Americans have shorter lifespans and poorer health even though we spend twice as much on healthcare than citizen of high income nations. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Intermountain Healthcare Community Health Executive Director Lisa Nichols and Midtown Community Health Center Executive Director Ali Martinez join FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman to outline a pilot program in Ogden and St. George called the Utah Alliance of the Determinants of Health that aims to address the social, environmental, and other non-medical factors that impact quality-of-life and overall health.

Only 30 percent of newborn ICU mothers can supply enough milk for their premature infants. Mountain West Mothers' milk bank was founded 11 years ago in Utah to promote infant health and nutrition by screening, processing, and dispensing donor human milk to NICU infants. In this episode, Rebecca Cressman is joined by NICU mother Alexa Welch and Elizabeth Smith, MWMMB found and Baby Friendly coordinator with University of Utah Healthcare.

To mark the anniversary of September 11th, 3,000 American flags will be in front of Sandy City Hall from September 8-12th for the 17th Annual Utah Healing Field. Money raised will benefit Operation Underground Railroad and its efforts to rescue children enslaved by sex trafficking. In this episode, Utah Healing Field Chairman Shauna Jorgensen and Robert Hanks, O.U.R. Salt Lake volunteer team leader joins FM100.3 host Rebecca Cressman and discuss how collaborating to care for children who are feed from slavery gives another meaning to the name "Healing Field."

In this week's show, Fm100.3 host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah blogger Katie Wilkie. Katie has started an online conversation about how to thrive while living with a mental illness or disorder. Her passionate voice and personal experiences are helping to lift the stigma of speaking openly about and seeking treatment for our mental health. Find out more at www.KatieWilkie.com

Join us for this week's episode of Utah Weekly forum as host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Wade Matthews, manager of Be Ready Utah. This episode focuses on an upcoming conference/expo that provides resources and information on how to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. It's no secret that Utah is due for a natural disaster, and emergencies happen at unexpected times, so listen in and find out how to be prepared!

Join us for this Week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum as host Rebecca Cressman is joined by special guests Ryan Bruckman, marketing director and board member of Hope Box Theater, and Becky Ostad, board member and coordinator of wall of hope recipients. Listen in to find out all about this extraordinary group that puts on performances in honor of people battling cancer. Find out how you can help or nominate a recipient by listening to this podcast.

Join us for this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum as our host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Serena Pluim, Weber State string project manager. The String Project provides an opportunity for kids and teens to learn how to play string instruments, and for adults to learn to teach people to play these instruments. Listen in to find out how to get involved!

Join us for this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum as our host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Serena Pluim, Weber State string project manager. The String Project provides an opportunity for kids and teens to learn how to play string instruments, and for adults to learn to teach people to play these instruments. Listen in to find out how to get involved!

Join us in this week's episode of Utah Weekly forum as host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Ron Dowden, the property manager of Foothill Village. Listen in as they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of Foothill Village, and look at the tenants rather than the shopping. Find out about how Foothill Village is involved with the Special Olympics and how the village contributes to the community in this fascinating podcast.

Join us in this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum as host Rebecca Cressman is joined by both Chris Heiner, vice president of Heiner's insurance, and Wes Davis, owner of movie restored cars such as the DeLorean from Back To The Future. Listen in as they discuss a car show they'll be attending where proceeds go towards families fighting cancer. Listen in and find out how you can check out some of the coolest cars in existence as well has help cancer patients.

Join us for this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum with host Rebecca Cressman as she is joined by Alan Peterson, producer of the new movie, Trek. Listen in as they talk about the motivation for the movie, the history of trek and the Mormon Pioneers, and other Mormon related content.

Join us for this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum, where host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Alicia Gleed, the marketing and communications director at the Road home. This episode focuses on a movement known as the Apple Tree Campaign that helps families who are in between housing situations. Listen to find out more about this awesome campaign and how to help!